Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
A quick and flavorful dish combining buttery garlic and lemon with tender salmon fillets, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin on or off, your choice)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. It should start to foam but not brown.
- Carefully add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- While the garlic is cooking, season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin side down if applicable. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked through, drizzle the salmon with fresh lemon juice right before serving.
Notes
Leftover garlic lemon butter salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, you may freeze it for up to two months. To reheat, simply warm it in the microwave or on a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Use high heat for crispy skin, add fresh herbs for extra flavor, or prepare in an air fryer for a quicker cooking method.